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Thurrock teenagers sought for Summer Reading Challenge

THURROCK'S teenagers have the opportunity to help other young people get into reading this summer for another much anticipated ‘Summer Reading Challenge’.

Please help find Dotty the dog?

CAN you help find Dotty the dog? She has been missing from Butts Lane in Stanford-le-Hope since Sunday April 16th. She is a female cross terrier. Has...

Man wanted after 94-year-old robbed of military medals in South Ockendon

ESSEX Police are releasing an e-fit of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a dwelling burglary in Rosemary Close, South Ockendon between Wednesday, March 22 and Wednesday, March 29.

The Drifters at the Corringham Hall

CORRINGHAM Hall are proud to welcome the Boardwalk Drifters making their debut appearance here at the hall. The band have played to packed houses all over the UK and are recognized as the best tribute band to the Drifters.

Come and audition for the pantomime at the Thameside Theatre

FOLLOWING the incredible success of the pantomime Peter Pan at the Thameside Theatre, Grays last December, Polka Dot Pantomimes are once again looking for children who live in the local area to take part in this year’s festive extravaganza, Beauty and the Beast!

Stanford-le-Hope man hurt after trying to tackle fire

ESSEX Firefighters were called to a fire involving a gazebo, which is used for storage, in a garden in Cabborns Crescent, Stanford-Le-Hope.

Essex Fire Chief dismissed from job

THE chief fire officer for Essex has been dismissed from his job with immediate effect.

Grays man Alfie Millar praised for his Good Samaritan deeds in the London Marathon

A GRAYS man has been hailed as a 'Good Samaritan" for helping an injured runner for the last four miles of the London Marathon.

Party people enjoy eighties night at The Old Regent

OVER 100 party people enjoyed the 80's night in the Piano Bar at The Old Regent last Friday. Guests were treated to live music and...

Essex police dog handler saves teenager from freezing river in North Stifford

A BRAVE dog handler entered a freezing river to save a teenager’s life. Pc Luke Pitchford, a dog handler at our Dog Section...

Taxi for Jackie Doyle-Price? Thurrock’s cabbies unhappy with MP over Uber

THURROCK'S Black Taxi drivers feel that their livelihoods are under threat due to the increasing presence of Uber drivers in London. Uber is a company...

Police search for Grays teenager missing for two weeks

ESSEX Police are appealing for help in finding Jaye West, 17, who is missing from his home in Grays.

Hundreds swap skills, stuff or just a smile at the Hardie Park Fair

A market place with no money changing hands, where people shared skills, stories and community spirit, was set up in Stanford-le-Hope with the help of the Eden Project.

Wednesday is student night at intu Lakeside

FROM 5pm to 10pm, students with a valid student ID card can bag themselves offers of up to 40% off items from stores including River Island, Victoria’s Secret....

Join East Thurrock MP Stephen Metcalfe in celebrating one hundred years of the armed forces

This Summer Stephen Metcalfe, current Member of Parliament for South Basildon & East Thurrock, hopes to join The Royal British Legion in celebrating one hundred years of women in the Armed Forces.

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